6 Yoga Asanas That Eliminate Erectile Dysfunction

While the threat of the deadly novel coronavirus continues to rise with new variants like the Delta and Lambda spreading across several nations, the need to keep oneself fit and healthy grows. With India currently recovering from the second wave of Covid-19, mainly due to the widespread of the Delta variant, the government continues to implement lockdown restrictions in many states. Apart from pandemic limitations, the Indian government has also accelerated vaccination drives across the nation to curb the spread of the virus.

Meanwhile, on the other hand, everyone has been trying to figure out ways to ways to keep themselves fit and healthy. With gyms remaining closed, many have inculcated yoga in their daily fitness routine. While the ancient art form helps one maintain a healthy mind and body, it enhances an individual’s sexual experience as well. While several men have reported encountering erectile dysfunction post Covid recovery, yoga is also known for overcoming such sexual issues as well. Despite conversations about sex and issues related to it may be considered taboo in your country but this ancient art form is sure to help you overcome your erectile dysfunction problem and resume a healthy sex life.

AskMen India has compiled six asanas that will help you overcome erectile dysfunction and boost your sex life with your partner.

Seated Forward Bend aka Paschimottanasana

Popularly known as the seated forward bend, the Paschimottanasana asana relaxes the pelvic muscles and improves the peroneal muscles (mainly responsible for erectile rigidity) which is why it is hailed as one of the best yoga asanas to overcome erectile dysfunction. Paschimottanasana also improves digestion and helps reduces fatigue and stress as well.

Steps to follow:

• Sit on the ground with your legs stretched together.
• Raise your arms straight upwards.
• Bend your body towards your toes with your arms stretched.
• Try to keep your spine as erect as possible.
• Hold the position for a few seconds.
• Return to your original position.
• Repeat.

Plank Pose aka Kumbhakasana

The Kumbhakasana also known as the plank pose, is one of the simplest but most effective yoga asanas to beat erectile dysfunction. Apart from improving your stamina, power and endurance levels, the kumbhakasana enhances one’s concentration power while strengthening your upper body and core muscles.

Steps to follow:

• Lie down on the floor with your back facing the ceiling.
• Place your palms on the floor in line with your shoulders.
• Ensure your body is in one straight line.
• Hold onto this position for as long as you can.

Boat Pose aka Naukasana

Popular known for strengthening your lower body muscles, the naukasana is popularly known as the Boat Pose in the modern world. Apart from improving the abdominal muscles, this yoga asana is a great way of boosting your sexual energy by stimulating the sex hormones in the body. This asana also enhances the functioning of kidneys, liver and pancreas.

Steps to follow:

• Lie down on the floor.
• Place your arms by your sides.
• Raise your chest and feet in the air.
• Try to keep your spine as erect as possible.
• Hold the position for a few seconds.
• Return to your original position.
• Repeat.

Bow pose aka Dhanurasana

One of the most effective yoga asanas, the dhanurasana aka the Bow Pose, is responsible for improving the functioning of the male reproductive system. It will not only help you overcome erectile dysfunction but also solve other issues like premature ejaculation, thus improving your sex life. While this yoga asana targets multiple body muscles, it also improves your posture by strengthening the back muscles.

Steps to follow:

• Lie down on the floor with your back facing the ceiling.
• Keep your feet hip-width apart.
• Place your arms by your sides.
• Fold your knees and lift your upper body.
• Try to hold your ankles.
• Hold the position for a few seconds.
• Return to your original position.
• Repeat.

Butterfly Pose aka Baddha Konasana

The Baddha Konasana is a great way of increasing circulation in the lower body while strengthening the pelvic muscles which help you overcome sexual conditions like erectile dysfunction. It also enables you to last longer in bed by improving your lower body muscles. Also known as the butterfly pose, this yoga asana also reduces stress and fatigue, thus improving mood.

Steps to follow:

• Sit down on the floor.
• Bend your knees at 90 degrees and join your feet
• Place your hands behind your back.
• Move your legs up and down (like flapping).
• Return to your original position.
• Repeat.

Head-to-Knee Pose aka Janu Sirsasana

The Janu Sirsasana may look easy but it sure ain’t a piece of cake for beginners. But this is a good asana to improve the blood circulation to your groin and other lower body organs that will help you elevate your sex health and eliminate the issue of erectile dysfunction. Apart from improving your bodily functions, the head to knee pose also provides a calming effect that enhances your mental health as well.

Steps to follow:

• Sit on the floor with your legs extended.
• Bend one of your knees while bringing the heel closer to your pelvis. Let your other leg be stretched out.
• Try to keep your spine as straight as possible while trying to bend forward.
• Try to bring your chin as close to your knee while your hands touching your foot.
• Hold the position for a few seconds.
• Return to your original position.
• Repeat.

Practising these simple yoga asanas every day will not only eliminate erectile dysfunction but also improve your overall health.

Cover artwork by Dhaval Punatar/AskMen India

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